Thomas Newsome

Associate Professor in Global Ecology, University of Sydney

I am an Associate Professor at The University of Sydney. I hold a courtesy faculty position within the Department of Forest Ecosystems and Society at Oregon State University, and an Affiliate Assistant Professorship within the School of Environmental and Forest Sciences at The University of Washington.

My research addresses how humans modify the patterns of animal ecology and diversity that we witness today and possible solutions for improving ecological outcomes. I have addressed these questions by focusing on two critical human/animal dimensions. First, how humans modify terrestrial food web dynamics. Second, how human perturbations to the environment (including climate change) affects species persistence. I use field and modelling studies to reveal the impacts of human actions on ecosystems, and to identify opportunities for improving the health and integrity of planet earth, especially through species reintroductions, habitat restoration, invasive species control and by reducing human-wildlife conflict.

In 2018 I established the Global Ecology Lab at The University of Sydney.

Experience

2024–present

Associate professor, University of Sydney
2016–present

Adjunct assistant professor, University of Washington
2014–present

Courtesy Faculty, Oregon State University
2021–2023

Senoir Lecturer, University of Sydney
2018–2020

Lecturer, University of Sydney
2016–2017

Postdoctoral research fellow, Deakin University
2013–2014

Fulbright Scholar (Postdoctoral), Oregon State University/University of Washington
2013–2013

Research Fellow, University of Sydney

Education

2011

University of Sydney, PhD
2005

University of Sydney, MSc
2004

University of Sydney, BSc (Environmental)

Research Areas

Ecosystem Function (050102)
Invasive Species Ecology (050103)
Wildlife And Habitat Management (050211)

Experience

Education

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